School Nurse RN — Evenings/Weekends, 11-Month Role

Alabama-School-of-Math-and-Science; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama School of Mathematics and Science is seeking a licensed registered nurse to provide health services and help implement health-related policies at the school. The role is exempt, full-time, 11-month with training before the new school year; evening and weekend hours required (Sunday - Thursday 2pm-10pm).

The nurse will manage immunizations, health assessments, first aid, medication administration, and liaison with families and medical offices.

Qualifications

• RN license by Alabama Board of Nursing.
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience.
• Preferred: BSN and school nurse or pediatric nurse experience.

Responsibilities

• Uphold professional standards of the state Nurse Practice Act.
• Collect health information about students’ past and present health history.
• Maintain current immunization records upon student entry.
• Provide health appraisals/assessments of students.
• Provide health services including routine care, First Aid and emergency care.
• Medication administration according to State Law.
• Provide guidance to students, parents, staff on health-related issues.
• Liaise with medical offices, hospitals, parents, students regarding health issues.
• Serve as liaison with the Medical Review Officer.
• Drug testing.
• Report suspected child abuse.
• Assist in implementing communicable disease policies within the school.
• Participate in team meetings and parental conferences on health issues.
• Schedule medical appointments.
• Order medical supplies.
• Available by phone after hours.
• Maintain confidentiality of student information.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Team collaboration

After-hours availability

Education

Registered Nurse (RN) license

BSN (preferred)

Job description

Alabama School of Mathematics and Science is seeking a licensed registered nurse to provide health services and help implement health-related policies at the school. The role is exempt, full-time, 11-month with training before the new school year; evening and weekend hours required (Sunday - Thursday 2pm-10pm).

The nurse will manage immunizations, health assessments, first aid, medication administration, and liaison with families and medical offices.